Sign-casing construction



June 18, 1929. c. J. CORNELL 1.718.114

S IGN CAS ING CONSTRUCTION Filed March 20, 1928 INVENTCR Y Charles J Cornell N BY 2 ,2"

ATTOR N EY Patented June 18, 1929. i f

UNITED stares PATENTOFFICE.

CHARLES J. CORNELL, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO LEONARD SBORIGI, DOING BUSINESS AS G. RAE & 00., OF NlflV YORK, N. Y.

SIGN-CASING CONSTRUCTION.

App1ication filed March 20, 1928. Serial No. 283,092.

This invention relates to a casing construction suitable for use as a sign and for decorative purposes, and adapted to house means for producing an illuminated effect.

Some of the objects of the invention are; to provide an improved construction in a casing of the indicated character, whereby panels may be quickly and easily set in place and which may be quickly and easily removed; and to hold the panels in place without the use of fastening elements such as pins, screws and the like.

The nature of the invention and its distinguishing features and advantages will appear when the following specification is read in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation partly in section of a casing embodying the features of the invention. i

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 22, Fig. 1. i

Fig. 3 is a sectional view illustratingthe manner in which a panel is set in place.

The invention resides principally in the construction of a frame, yet, it essentially involves the use of panels which constitute with the frame component parts of a casing. The invention contemplates a casing which may be used as a sign as well as an ornamental appurtenance, one use of which may be as an advertising sign and an ornament for the top of a gasoline pump for instance.

Referring now more particularly to the several views of the drawing, it will be apparent that there is shown a frame 10 and panels 11 and 12. The frame 10 will be preferably made of metal and may be of any size and shape. the frame 10 is circular and consists of interconnected side members 13 and transverse members 14. Each side member 13 is circular and of such cross-sectional formation as to present an inner rim 15, an outer rim 16, and an abutment 17 connecting the rims 15 and 16. Each transverse member 14 is in the form of a channel and may consist of a single part H shaped in cross-section presenting two channels. Each channel 14 will consist of spaced portions 18 and an abutment 19 connecting theportions 18. The channels 14 are arranged in pairs, one channel of each pair being of greater depth than its mate. Each panel 11 is arcuate. The channels 14 are arranged in pairs, and there In the present instancebeing one pair of channels 14 for each panel 11. Inasmuch as one channel 14 of each pair is of greater depth than its mate, it ispossible to slip one end of the panel 11 between portions 18 of the channel of greatest depth so that the opposite end of the panel will clear the edges of the portions 18 of the other channel 14, the latter being spaced a suflicient distance to permit this, whereupon the panel 11 is canted and then is slid in an opposite direction into the channel 14 of less depth. The manner in which each panel 11 is set in place is illustrated in Fig. 3. The opposite ends of each panel will be held in place between the spaced portions 18 of the related channels 14, and the lower end of each panel will rest on the abutment 19. .It will also be apparent that each panel 11 may be quickly and easily removed by merely sliding the panel toward the channel 14 of greatest depth to a position in which the lower end of the panel clears the edges of the portions 18 of the related channel 14, whereupon the panel 11 may be canted, and then be disengaged from the other channel 14. Each panel 11 when in place rests onor is in contact with the inner rims 15, and is prevented from having lateral sliding movement by the abutments 17 respectively of the .side members 13.

The panels 12 hereinbefore referred to are circular, and are arranged respectively at opposite sides of the frame 10. Qne panel 12 is associated with each one of the side members 13 and is held in place by a suitable split spring ring 20. Each panel 12 may be readily removed by removing the ring 20.

The panels 11 and 12 are of translucent material, either of glass or celluloid, and

each panel 12 may have'printed thereon cer- 9 tain advertising matter. The panels 11 and 12 may be illuminated by means, such as an electric lamp, arranged within the easing, there being an attachment 21 of hollow construction connected with the frame 10 to permit the positioning of the lamp within the casing, and which also serves for securing the casing in place.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that there has been described a casing construction particularly adapted to be used as a sign, and an ornamental appurtenance, adapted to be secured in place for advertising purposes; that the appurtenance may be illuminated at night; that the panels 11 and 12 may be readily set in place and be removed; and that in obviating the use of fastening elements, such as pins, screws and the like costs will be materially reduced.

I claim:

1. A casing of the class described comprising a circular frame, and arcuate panels, said frame consisting of interconnected circular side and straight transverse members, said members being so arranged as to permit the panels to be set in place end to end, said side members being so formed as to prevent lateral sliding movement of the panels when in place, said transverse members being so formed as to receive and to hold the opposite ends respectively of the panels, and said transverse members being so spaced as to allow circumferential movement of the panels and canting with respect thereto whereby the panels may be set in place and also be removed.

' 2. A casing of the class described including a circular frame, arcuate panels, said I frame having means to support the panels in place circumferentially of the frame, and said means including channels which respectively receive the opposite end edges of each panel, said channels being so spaced as to allow circumferential movement and canting of each panel, whereby each panel may be readily set in place and also be readily removed. I

3. A panel supporting circular frame structure including interconnected circular side members and straight transverse channel members, said transverse channel members being spaced so that a rectangular and longitudinally curved panel may have the opposite ends thereof disposed respectively in said transverse channel members with the opposite side edges of the panel lying in contact with said side members, the panels thus being removably held in place.

Signed at New York in the county of New York and State of New York this 16th day of March A. D. 1928.

CHARLES JOHN CORNELL. 

